Thompson’s Station leaders on Tuesday night voted to incorporate almost 2,000 acres — the fast-growing town’s largest annexation in 18 years — in anticipation of a planned $150 million golf community.

The move to annex the land north of State Route 840 and south of Coleman Road was followed by a request to zone 1,229 acres of that for the primarily residential development, known as the Farms at Thompson’s Station.

Though the annexation was completed on Tuesday, the Board of Mayor and Alderman’s 4-1 vote to approve the zoning was a first reading, with Alderman Graham Shepard opposing it until he knows more about proposed density of the project.

It will be back before the board in January.

Officials with Dallas-based Beacon Land Development said they envision a mix of about 800 homes — some on large lots, some apartments and townhomes — as well as a pedestrian-friendly town center and other high-end amenities, including a golf course that may be designed by Tiger Woods.

The Thompson’s Station planning commission approved the project last month.

Officials at the board meeting, where aldermen unanimously approved the annexation, said that the massive project was a chance to shape the town’s growth for the better.

“Everybody who lives in Williamson County owns the growth story,” said Mayor Corey Napier. “We’re committed to trying to direct and manage growth in a way that creates a high quality of life … and we have an opportunity to talk about world-class development.”

But residents of neighboring property and a handful of county commissioners said they were concerned about the development’s potential strain on schools, roads and other infrastructure.

“I understand there will be land set aside for a school,” said Commissioner Betsy Hester, who represents part of Thompson’s Station. “Ladies and gentlemen, land does not build a school.”

Several said they were concerned about the location of a necessary wastewater treatment facility that they said would devalue their property, though town officials and developers emphasized that where it would be placed hadn’t been decided.

“If that sewage facility goes in my backyard, how will I ever sell (my land)?” said Michelle Mullins, a lifelong resident of Coleman Road. “We’re left at the bottom of this pit — they’re playing golf while we get their crap in our backyard.”

Still, other residents said they preferred a carefully planned development that puts a premium on open space and building community to the alternatives.

“We have fought off some notorious developers who wanted to put in lousy tract homes in Thompson’s Station,” said Graham Russell. “All of us are going to be faced with these tough decisions.”

Michael Abbott, president of Beacon Land Development, emphasized that the project is a work very much in progress and the company planned to work extensively with residents before setting plans.

“Everything we do is well thought out — we cut no corners,” he said. “Everything we do, we want to explain and every step we take we want to answer questions.”